World Languages and Cultures

Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.)

Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) degree in World Languages and Cultures with emphasis in French or Spanish prepares you specifically for a teaching profession in secondary school with an emphasis in French or Spanish.

Upon meeting the degree and state licensure requirements you will be able to teach French or Spanish in public and private schools at the high school level.

In addition, the B.S.E. degree enables you to continue your studies in graduate school to prepare for a career in higher education.

Completion of French or Spanish Intermediate II (FR 2023 or SPAN 2023) or equivalent

Students with previous language experience in French or Spanish are encouraged to take a placement test or consult with an advisor to determine which of the courses leading up to and including Intermediate II they need to complete or may bypass based on their language skills. Students are only required to take those courses whose skills they do not yet master.

Students without previous language experience in French or Spanish will need to obtain the skills associated with the first four language courses prior to entering the bachelor degree program in World Languages and Cultures. The prerequisite language sequence consists in the following courses in consecutive order:

Students pursuing the BSE in World Languages and Cultures are strongly encouraged to see the Department’s BSE advisor as soon as the decision to pursue the degree is made. Most students begin specific program requirements and plan the process of seeking admission to the Teacher Education Program by the second semester of their sophomore year. For complete information regarding admission to the Teacher Education Program, see http://www.astate.edu/a/prof-ed-programs-office/admission/check-point-1.dot

Curriculum

Co-Curricular Support Program

The Department of World Languages and Cultures provides a solid support structure for students pursuing a BA in World Languages and Cultures with emphasis in French or Spanish.

The Department offers tutoring support services free of charge in French and Spanish, and invites students to participate in weekly conversation gatherings and in the many intercultural activities offered on campus and in the community throughout the year.

The Bachelor of Science in Education in World Languages and Cultures with emphasis in French or Spanish is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

NCATE's dual mission is accountability and improvement in education preparation. The NCATE accreditation process establishes rigorous standards for teacher education programs, holds accredited institutions accountable for meeting these standards, and encourages unaccredited schools to demonstrate the quality of their programs by working for and achieving professional accreditation.